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Virtual private networks (VPNs) based on the Internet instead of the traditional leased lines offer organizations of all sizes the promise of a low-cost, secure electronic network. However, using the Internet to carry sensitive information can present serious privacy and security problems. By explaining how VPNs actually work, networking expert Jon Snader shows software engineers and network administrators how to use tunneling, authentication, and encryption to create safe, effective VPNs for any environment. Using an example-driven approach, VPNs Illustrated explores how tunnels and VPNs function by observing their behavior "on the wire." By learning to read and interpret various network traces, such as those produced by tcpdump, reader...

Produced by the award-winning maranGraphics Group, Maran Illustrated Guide to Windows XP - 101 is a valuable resource for all readers, especially those who are looking to further enhance their XP experience. Clear, step-by-step instructions walk the reader through each operation from beginning to end. Comprehensive topic introductions and useful tips provide additional information and advice to enhance the readers' Windows XP experience and help meet their individual needs. Maran Illustrated Guide to Windows XP -101 is packed with information for readers who are familiar with Windows XP and are looking to get the most out of using the operating system. Readers will find this book an excellent guide to help them learn about cool tricks and hot tips, b...

Loved by instructors for its visual and flexible way to build computer skills, the Illustrated Series is ideal for teaching Microsoft Office 2010 to both computer rookies and hotshots. Each two-page spread focuses on a single skill, making information easy to follow and absorb. Large, full-color illustrations represent how the students' screen should look. Concise text introduces the basic principles of the lesson and integrates a case study for further application. Features of This Edition Easy to follow and easy to absorb, two-page-spread lessons appeal to a wide variety of learning styles. Increased coverage of research in Word Unit D gives students hands-on experience crafting research papers, helping students to retain and apply skills outsid...